Martha Hickson
@sassylibrarian.bsky.social
📎2023 NJLA Librarian of the Year📎Lemony Snicket Prize for Noble Librarians📎NCAC Outstanding Librarian📎AASL, NJLA & NJASL Intellectual Freedom Awards📎InsiderNJ 2025 Policy Makers Power List📎Ban book banners!
“There are now 22 books prohibited in any Utah public school. Of them, 16 are written by women, and their average publication date is 2011. This means that most of these books have been on shelves and available for many years and caused no issues until this manufactured crisis.”
Utah Begins 2026 by Banning Three Books at All Public Schools Statewide, Leads U.S. In Bans
Utah has officially become the state with the most book bans in the nation, following the removal of three more books from schools statewide.
bookriot.com
January 5, 2026 at 9:38 PM
“There are now 22 books prohibited in any Utah public school. Of them, 16 are written by women, and their average publication date is 2011. This means that most of these books have been on shelves and available for many years and caused no issues until this manufactured crisis.”
The misogyny of the manosphere fuels the attacks against librarians, too.
Minnesota day care hoax is fueled by MAGA psychosexual weirdness
The racism underlying MAGA's latest obsession is intertwined with misogyny
www.salon.com
January 5, 2026 at 2:03 PM
The misogyny of the manosphere fuels the attacks against librarians, too.
See THE LIBRARIANS from the comfort of your sofa. Virtual screening, Jan. 10, 5 pm ET. @thelibrariansfilm.bsky.social
The Librarians Screening & Online Right To Read Rally
Get tickets for the virtual screening of The Librarians
kinema.com
January 5, 2026 at 1:52 PM
See THE LIBRARIANS from the comfort of your sofa. Virtual screening, Jan. 10, 5 pm ET. @thelibrariansfilm.bsky.social
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Seeing everyday people give into fascism without even realizing it is...jarring....
January 4, 2026 at 8:37 AM
Seeing everyday people give into fascism without even realizing it is...jarring....
29 degrees, but still beautiful at the beach today
January 4, 2026 at 1:12 AM
29 degrees, but still beautiful at the beach today
Doug’s first boardwalk slice of 2026.
January 3, 2026 at 6:18 PM
Doug’s first boardwalk slice of 2026.
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He’s using Venezuela as a distraction so we’ll forget about the Epstein files.
Joke’s on him. We can multitask.
Release the Epstein files.
Joke’s on him. We can multitask.
Release the Epstein files.
January 3, 2026 at 4:06 PM
He’s using Venezuela as a distraction so we’ll forget about the Epstein files.
Joke’s on him. We can multitask.
Release the Epstein files.
Joke’s on him. We can multitask.
Release the Epstein files.
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Maduro is a brutal and oppressive dictator of Venezuela.
Trump has no legitimate legal basis for military action against Venezuela under United States or international law.
Both of those facts are simultaneously true.
Trump has no legitimate legal basis for military action against Venezuela under United States or international law.
Both of those facts are simultaneously true.
January 3, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Maduro is a brutal and oppressive dictator of Venezuela.
Trump has no legitimate legal basis for military action against Venezuela under United States or international law.
Both of those facts are simultaneously true.
Trump has no legitimate legal basis for military action against Venezuela under United States or international law.
Both of those facts are simultaneously true.
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A Mad King has usurped the power of Congress—which represents the American people. That is, he has seized power that belongs to you and me collectively. He has declared war without consultation with or approval from Congress. And with no imminent threat. This is a profound betrayal of the republic.
January 3, 2026 at 10:11 AM
A Mad King has usurped the power of Congress—which represents the American people. That is, he has seized power that belongs to you and me collectively. He has declared war without consultation with or approval from Congress. And with no imminent threat. This is a profound betrayal of the republic.
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It’s a good thing Congress isn’t alive to see this
June 22, 2025 at 12:47 AM
It’s a good thing Congress isn’t alive to see this
Hey, NJ: Catch THE LIBRARIANS tonight in Madison
Local Event: The Librarians - Documentary
Check out the latest community post from one of your neighbors. (The views expressed in this post are the author’s own.)
patch.com
January 2, 2026 at 2:57 PM
Hey, NJ: Catch THE LIBRARIANS tonight in Madison
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Lots of fun to y'all! 🐦🥲 @effinbirds.com
January 1, 2026 at 6:13 PM
Lots of fun to y'all! 🐦🥲 @effinbirds.com
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Difficult in some circumstances, but certainly what I always strive to be.
January 1, 2026 at 11:11 PM
Difficult in some circumstances, but certainly what I always strive to be.
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2025 was the year of American fascism.
2026 is the year that democracy fights back to take down the current criminal, immature, inept, fascist administration.
There will be casualties, but the fight is the 'good fight'.
Don't give up and allow the fascists to succeed!
#AntiFascism #Democracy
2026 is the year that democracy fights back to take down the current criminal, immature, inept, fascist administration.
There will be casualties, but the fight is the 'good fight'.
Don't give up and allow the fascists to succeed!
#AntiFascism #Democracy
January 1, 2026 at 6:45 AM
2025 was the year of American fascism.
2026 is the year that democracy fights back to take down the current criminal, immature, inept, fascist administration.
There will be casualties, but the fight is the 'good fight'.
Don't give up and allow the fascists to succeed!
#AntiFascism #Democracy
2026 is the year that democracy fights back to take down the current criminal, immature, inept, fascist administration.
There will be casualties, but the fight is the 'good fight'.
Don't give up and allow the fascists to succeed!
#AntiFascism #Democracy
Post-midnight Andy is channeling Meredith Marks
January 1, 2026 at 5:13 AM
Post-midnight Andy is channeling Meredith Marks
Yep, THE LIBRARIANS is on the list! @thelibrariansfilm.bsky.social
The 50 best movies of 2025 in the US
From astonishing docs and biopics to madcap adventures and emotional sucker punches – our critics pick the best from a spectacular year on the silver screen
www.theguardian.com
December 31, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Yep, THE LIBRARIANS is on the list! @thelibrariansfilm.bsky.social
“It is unlikely you will see a more infuriating yet impactful movie this year.” @thelibrariansfilm.bsky.social
Best LGBTQ Films of 2025, part 2 – ‘Blue Moon,’ ‘A Nice Indian Boy,’ and ‘Come See Me in the Good Light’ are among our top picks
2025 was a dismal year for queer films in several ways. While there were a few high-profile gay films, even in film festivals there were far less lesbian and trans movies, especially the latter. Yet s...
www.ebar.com
December 31, 2025 at 12:58 PM
“It is unlikely you will see a more infuriating yet impactful movie this year.” @thelibrariansfilm.bsky.social
“At a time when we see a breakdown in civic society, Jones embodies the best of citizenship and the courage it requires to defend our freedoms.”
Libraries have become an unlikely flashpoint in the culture wars in recent years, and librarians have borne the brunt of some vicious attacks. But one Livingston Parish librarian decided she
Louisianan of the Year finalist: Amanda Jones stood up for herself, and librarians everywhere
Libraries have become an unlikely flashpoint in the culture wars in recent years, and librarians have borne the brunt of some vicious attacks. But one Livingston Parish librarian decided she
bit.ly
December 31, 2025 at 9:11 AM
“At a time when we see a breakdown in civic society, Jones embodies the best of citizenship and the courage it requires to defend our freedoms.”
Book Banning 101 (from a Letterboxd review of @thelibrariansfilm.bsky.social). This guy gets it.
December 30, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Book Banning 101 (from a Letterboxd review of @thelibrariansfilm.bsky.social). This guy gets it.
Hey, NJ: Start your new year with the good guys. See THE LIBRARIANS, Jan. 2 at Madison Community Arts Center @thelibrariansfilm.bsky.social
Local Event: The Librarians - Documentary
Check out the latest community post from one of your neighbors. (The views expressed in this post are the author’s own.)
patch.com
December 30, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Hey, NJ: Start your new year with the good guys. See THE LIBRARIANS, Jan. 2 at Madison Community Arts Center @thelibrariansfilm.bsky.social
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i'm a $150 from my goal right now. any help is still greatly appreciated.
at the advice of a friend I've started a GoFundMe for some assistance so I can get my head back together into something of a semblance of a person. any help would be greatly appreciated. shares are awesome. gofund.me/befc9a465
Donate to Help Danielle Take Time for Mental Health Recovery, organized by Danielle Shuping
Hi. So my name is Danielle Anna Baum online and anywhere I can g… Danielle Shuping needs your support for Help Danielle Take Time for Mental Health Recovery
gofund.me
December 29, 2025 at 10:48 PM
i'm a $150 from my goal right now. any help is still greatly appreciated.
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Don't Let the Few Silence the Many. Join PEN America to Fight for the Freedom to Read. pen.org/eoy25-suppor... #bannedbooks #censorship #freedomtoread
December 30, 2025 at 3:41 AM
Don't Let the Few Silence the Many. Join PEN America to Fight for the Freedom to Read. pen.org/eoy25-suppor... #bannedbooks #censorship #freedomtoread